This course prepares an individual for employment in the medical industry. Students will get training in different aspects of Phlebotomy. The phlebotomist’s job description focuses on the responsibility of taking blood from patients and properly labelling samples with the patient information and lab test orders from the doctor. Blood drawn by phlebotomists can also help doctors track a patient’s wellbeing and determine if a particular treatment is working.

• Introduction
• Phlebotomy As A Profession
• Anatomy And Physiology (An Overview)
• Hemostasis
• Site Selection
• Venipuncture
• Complications Associated With Phlebotomy
• Factors To Consider before Performing The Procedure
• Quality Assurance And Specimen Handling
• Analytical Errors
• Routine Venipuncture
• Failure To Obtain Blood
• Special Venipuncture
• Special Specimen Handling
• Dermal Punctures (Microcapillary Collection)
• Order Of Draw
• Test Tubes, Additives And Tests
• Clinical Laboratory Sections
• Safety
• Emergency First Aid
• Infection Control/Chain Of Infection
• Legal Considerations
• Appendix A: Patients Bill Of Rights
• Appendix B: OSHA Regulations

• Pre-requisites for Admission: GED/High school diploma
• Total Clock Hours: 80
• Calendar Length of program: 04 weeks
• Certification: Certificate of Completion
• Credential: National Health Association
• Mode of study: Online/in-person